Up to March 16, the Overseas Vietnamese community in Russia has
contributed over 21,500 USD in support of people and ssoldiers in the
Truong Sa island district.

The donation responds
to a campaign launched by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese
under the Foreign Ministry, to encourage people and soldiers in Truong
Sa in protecting the country’s sovereignty over sea and islands.

The money, which came from businesses, associations and individuals,
is scheduled to be channelled to the committee by the Vietnamese Embassy
in Russia on March 18.-VNA